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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Foundations glazes are available in a broad assortment of colors, opacities and textures. They easily serve as the basic "foundation" glaze for any ceramic studio - be that in a school, home or retail studio. Stock numbers that contain the prefix “FN-0XX” are opaque glazes, those with the prefix “FN-2XX” are Sheer (transparent and semi transparent glazes), while those that have the prefix “FN-3XX are Matte glaze.

Foundations Sheers add translucent to semi- translucent coats of color to your work. Lightly applied, they can be used like a tinted clear glaze; additional coats will build color depth but usually not achieve complete opacity.

Foundations Sheers glazes were designed to mature at a shelf cone 06 (999° C). When applying Foundations over a large surface area we recommend a broad, soft brush, such as a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan Brush. Try to get the brush fully saturated (loaded) and apply each coat in the same direction.

Make sure the glaze has dried thoroughly prior to firing. A medium ramp/firing rate is recommended (250°F per hour).

USAGE VARIATIONS AND FAQ’S

Translucent Elegance
Sheers adds a tint of color to your work, allowing surface textures or design to show through

Q: What suggestions do you have for using Sheers?
A: Sheers can be used to build layers of color over design work, behaving much like a tinted clear glaze. When used on a detail piece Sheers will tend to gather and pool around raised and incised areas, deepen the color in those areas. Used as an all-over cover Sheers can provide an elegant and rich surface on dinnerware and home décor pieces.

Q: Can Foundations Sheers be applied to greenware or clay?
A: Mayco has tested the Foundations Sheers glazes on clay with successful results. Apply 2-3 coats of Foundations over the entire piece, leaving an area unglazed such as a back or bottom to allow for outgassing. Clay should be totally dry before firing. Fire to shelf cone 04 (1060° C). Always test on your clay body to make sure this application variance will work for you.

Q: Can Foundations Sheers be fired to higher temperatures (cone 6 and above)?
A: Many Foundations Sheers can be fired to cone 6. Darker colors - green, red, blue, orange, purple - will maintain much of their original color value (they may darken a bit compared to cone 06 results). Lightly pigmented colors - pink, yellow, tan, lighter purples - will fade. Always test to see if this application variance will work on your specific project.